2-Methylbenzofuran

• CAT Number: I020837
• CAS Number: 4265-25-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: 2-Methylbenzofuran; AI3-11240 AI3 11240; AI311240
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-Methylbenzofuran
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6H,1H3
• InChIKey: GBGPVUAOTCNZPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=CC=CC=C2O1

2-Methylbenzofuran（Cat No.:I020837） is a chemical compound used to differentiate it from other benzofuran derivatives. It is commonly employed in analytical and research settings to distinguish and identify the specific compound with the methyl group located at the 2-position on the benzofuran ring. The methyl group imparts distinct chemical and physical properties to 2-Methylbenzofuran, allowing for its characterization and differentiation from structurally similar compounds. This differentiation is crucial for various applications, including compound identification, structure-activity relationship studies, and investigations into the properties and behaviors of benzofuran derivatives in different contexts.

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